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Whats the Job?
Ready to move your career forward? As an experienced Technician I at
Penske, youll do exactly that. Here, youll perform preventative
maintenance and repairs of all levels on the newest and best maintained
fleet of vehicles in the industry. You will help our customers keep
their vehicles in shape and on the road.
As a Technician I at Penske, you are a respected, experienced lead at
your locationa master technician. You set an example and informally
mentor others while learning from your manager. You are trusted to work
independently while doing major and minor repairs, performing road
tests to diagnose problems and completing maintenance tasks.
Why is this job awesome? For starters, your skills and experience are
recognized. Youll get to work on lots of different types of
equipmentnot just one manufacturer. We work hard to get the job done,
but we also make sure you have the time you need to do the job right.
Safety and reliability are our top priorities.
Yes, we know you are experienced, and we will rely on your experience
and leadership. But well also teach you about our vehicle maintenance
processes and the cutting-edge technology we use. And we will make sure
you are continuing to get the training you need to advance in your
career. Youll be inspired and encouraged by the best in the industry.
We take pride in how clean our facilities are, and we provide you with
all the necessary major shop tools.
If you are an experienced truck and trailer technician and are
interested in a stable career with a lot of opportunity for growth,
join our team.
Main Responsibilities:
Making sure vehicles are maintained and safe for our customers
Doing preventive maintenance services on truck and trailer equipment
with little or no supervision and in a timely manner
Repairing and troubleshooting major components such as engines,
transmissions and differentials, including replacing complete
assemblies, turbochargers, fuel system components, etc.
Keeping your work area clean and safe
Using Penskes tools and technologies to log, research and complete
repairs, including basic vehicle diagnostics
Learning new skills through Penskes technician training
Working on other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor
$2,000 Sign on Bonus
Shift:
Monday - Friday; 2nd Shift
Address:
5475 Clay Ave. SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
Why Penske is for You:
Competitive starting salary
Career stability
Opportunity for growth
Excellent benefits, including lots of time off
Strong, well-rounded training on a variety of OEM equipment (Penskes
Technician Certification Program is certified as a Continuing
Automotive Service Education provider)
Advanced vehicle maintenance technology
Location and schedule flexibility
Qualifications
General Requirements:
6 years of practical experience with truck and tractor-trailer
maintenance
High school diploma or equivalent (required); vocational or technical
certification in vehicle repair (preferred)
Specialized training and experience in the diagnosis/troubleshooting
of major components (engines, transmissions, differentials), OEM
training courses, ASE Certification, and 608/609 certifications
(preferred)
Experienced using all tools of the trade (including welding
equipment, diagnostic equipment, and hand and power tools)
Valid CDL drivers license (must also have or be willing to get an
air brake certification)
The ability to solve problems
Excellent customer service skills and communication skills
The ability to work well as part of a team
Willing to work in non-climate-controlled conditions
Basic computer skills
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the
job
Willingness to travel as necessary within the district (customers
yards, close geographical area and training sites), work the required
schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske
employment application, submit to a background screening (to include
criminal checks, past employment and education) and pass a drug
screening.
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Physical Requirements:
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
The associate will be required to remember and understand certain
instructions, guidelines or other information. The associate must be
able to see and verbally communicate. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral
vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be
required to move frequently, stand, walk, and sit. The associate is
frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to
reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to regularly lift
and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to
100lbs/45kg.
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Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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About Penske
When you join Penske, youre joining a team that cares about doing its
best. At each location, theres a strong sense of teamwork. Were all
working together to move our customers forward. Thats true for the
8,000+ vehicle repair associates who are working at hundreds of
locations across the United States.
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Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P., headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania,
is a partnership of Penske Corporation, Penske Automotive Group and
Mitsui & Co., Ltd. A leading global transportation services
provider, Penske operates a premier fleet of vehicles and serves its
customers from locations in North America, South America, Europe,
Australia, and Asia. Penskes product lines include full-service truck
leasing, contract maintenance, commercial and consumer truck rentals,
used truck sales, transportation and warehousing management and supply
chain management solutions. Visit www.GoPenske.com to learn more.
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